Glowing embers showered villages near the Popocatepetl volcano, 50 miles southeast of Mexico City, on Sunday as three explosions launched plumes of vapor and ash. Authorities said the 300,000 nearby residents were in no immediate danger but they are setting up emergency shelters in case increasing volcanic activity requires evacuation.
Rumble near Mexico City
Glowing embers showered villages near the Popocatepetl volcano, 50 miles southeast of Mexico City, on Sunday as three explosions launched plumes of vapor and ash. Authorities said the 300,000 nearby residents were in no immediate danger but they are setting up emergency shelters in case increasing volcanic activity requires evacuation.
